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Baroque Musical Time Period

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Baroque" comes from a Portuguese word that means

a)

pretty pearl

b)

misshapen circle

c)

misshapen pearl

d)

ugly

2.

A major characteristic of Baroque music is that it is

a)

highly ornamental

b)

mostly quiet

c)

old

d)

very plain

3.

One musical development that set Baroque music apart was

a)

having only one instrument play all the parts

b)

the use of repeat signs

c)

the ability to have change in dynamics

4.

Mark ALL the differences between oratorio and opera

a)

Oratorio uses sets and costumes while opera does not

b)

Oratorio does not use sets and costumes but opera does

c)

Opera can be about anything while oratorio is only based on religious text

d)

Opera is only based on religious text while oratorio can be about anything

5.

Which was NOT a development during the Baroque period?

a)

the orchestra

b)

the pianoforte

c)

use of dynamic differences

d)

solo singing

6.

Where was Johann Sebastian Bach from?

a)

Italy

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

India

7.

During the Baroque period, instrumental music became just as important and popular as vocal music.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Who was not a composer during the Baroque time period?

a)

HIldegaard V

b)

George Frederic Handel

c)

Antonia Vivaldi

d)

George Telemann

9.

Who wrote the violin concerto The Four Seasons?

a)

Bach

b)

Handel

c)

Vivaldi

10.

Which instruments were newly developed in the Baroque period?

a)

the transverse flute, the oboe, the pianoforte

b)

the violin, the harpsichord, the lute

11.

What are the dates of the Baroque time period?

a)

1500-1650

b)

1600-1750

c)

1700-1850

d)

1550-1700